Geological Engineering Salary In Ghana

Engineering geology is the application of geology to engineering study for the purpose of assuring that the geological factors regarding the location, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of engineering works are recognized and accounted for.

Below is Geological Engineering Salary In Ghana

A person working as a Geotechnical Engineer in Ghana typically earns around 4,810 GHS per month. Salaries range from 2,360 GHS (lowest) to 7,500 GHS (highest).

The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range

Salary Range

Geotechnical Engineer salaries in Ghana range from 2,360 GHS per month (minimum salary) to 7,500 GHS per month (maximum salary).

Median Salary

The median salary is 4,900 GHS per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Geotechnical Engineer(s) are earning less than 4,900 GHS while the other half are earning more than 4,900 GHS. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.

Percentiles

Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Geotechnical Engineer(s) are earning less than 3,270 GHS while 75% of them are earning more than 3,270 GHS. Also from the diagram, 75% of Geotechnical Engineer(s) are earning less than 6,330 GHS while 25% are earning more than 6,330 GHS.

Geotechnical Engineer Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does experience and age affect your pay?

A Geotechnical Engineer with less than two years of experience makes approximately 2,790 GHS per month.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 3,590 GHS per month, 29% more than someone with less than two year’s experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 4,950 GHS per month, 38% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, Geotechnical Engineer(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 6,140 GHS per month, 24% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 6,570 GHS per month, 7% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 7,010 GHS per month, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

Geotechnical Engineer average salary change by experience in Ghana

0 – 2 Years2,790 GHS
2 – 5 Years+29%3,590 GHS
5 – 10 Years+38%4,950 GHS
10 – 15 Years+24%6,140 GHS
15 – 20 Years+7%6,570 GHS
20+ Years+7%7,010 GHS

What is the role of geological engineer?

Engineering geologists are responsible for identifying the geological factors that could affect construction projects. They analyze ground materials to assess their risk factors and advise on the best procedures for developments and the suitability of construction materials.